Amazing Amphibians: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, and More
Jan 2020 · Young Naturalists Book 6 · Chicago Review Press
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Young nature enthusiasts will learn these and other fascinating facts about amphibians in this colorful, interactive resource. Readers will explore the major amphibian groups—frogs, salamanders, and caecilians— including their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs, and will learn about slime, venom, hibernation, and much more. Amazing Amphibians gives a full-color overview of amphibian life history, highlights a number of fascinating species, and explains characteristics of amphibians, such as egg-laying, metamorphosis, and ectothermy. With encouragement to "Try This," "Look For," and "Listen For," kids participate in 30 hands-on activities that promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills. This useful resource includes a glossary of scientific terms, a list of amphibian orders, and a teacher's guide to initiate classroom discussion.
Did you know . . .
Did you know . . .
- Goliath frogs can grow to 61⁄2 pounds and jump 10 feet in a single leap?
- The mudpuppy, a species of salamander, gets its name from the doglike barking sound it makes when out of the water?
- The North American wood frog can survive brutal winters, even after it has frozen solid?
Young nature enthusiasts will learn these and other fascinating facts about amphibians in this colorful, interactive resource. Readers will explore the major amphibian groups—frogs, salamanders, and caecilians— including their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs, and will learn about slime,...
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Lisa Amstutz holds degrees in biology and ecology/environmental science, and as a former outdoor educator, she is passionate about connecting kids with nature. Amstutz is the author of more than 100 children's books and serves as assistant regional advisor for SCBWI: Northern Ohio.
Lisa Amstutz holds degrees in biology and ecology/environmental science, and as a former outdoor educator, she is passionate about connecting kids with nature. Amstutz is the author of more than 100 children's books and serves as assistant regional advisor for SCBWI: Northern Ohio.
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